Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Children naturally possess problem-solving instincts, which parents can nurture by allowing them to grapple with small ...

Parents should prepare teens for college by teaching them budgeting, health, and safety skills. Many freshmen struggle with independence, finances, health, and problem-solving. Parents can model and ...

Part of life is growing up from a child into an adult. It's a process in which we learn from our mistakes and work through our problems to get the skills necessary for the next part of our lives.

"You probably think we're the worst parents." I can't tell you how many times I've heard parents say this when they come for help with their child's defiant behavior. While nothing could be further ...

For most teenagers, stress is part of daily life. Poor grades, awkward encounters with friends, or being anxious about the future can all trigger worry. These stress-inducers are occasional. But when ...